UTEP struggled on offense early on, and were unable to close a double digit deficit for most of the game as the Miners dropped a 69-61 road game at LA Tech.
Both teams struggled from the floor in the first half, making 11 field goals each, but eight UTEP turnovers helped the Techsters take a 34-26 lead at halftime.
UTEP shot much better the third quarter, going 7-for-13 from the field, while LA Tech went 5-for-5 in the third, but still held on to their double digit lead.
LA Tech went to the free throw 12 times in the third quarter, making 10 freebies to maintain a 54-43 lead after the third quarter.